"Any player wants to be where they've been happy, where they've spent their whole life, and that was my goal. That's what the club conveyed to me; they saw it as an important step for me to leave, to have continuity, to feel important."
"Then again, you never know, football is unpredictable, but obviously, if you ask any player whether they want to go to Barça or not... 99.9% would say yes. And even more so, having been at La Masia for so many years, so obviously yes."
Any player wants to be where they've been happy and spent their whole life. That desire can make returning to a formative club an explicit goal. Clubs may encourage leaving as a step to gain continuity and feel important. Football is unpredictable, so outcomes remain uncertain. Almost all players would want to join Barça, with an estimated 99.9% inclination. A long period spent at La Masia increases the appeal of joining Barcelona and makes the move more obvious. Perceived continuity, a sense of importance, and deep-rooted affiliation influence transfer preferences and career choices in football. Desire to return often outweighs uncertainty, especially for those nurtured within the club system.
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